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Fonchim
Fonchim was established in 1997 to provide complementary retirement coverage for employees in Italy's chemical and pharmaceutical industries.
Fonchim
Fonchim was established in 1997 to provide complementary retirement coverage for employees in Italy's chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Founding entities include Federchimica and Farmindustria as employer associations alongside trade unions FILCTEM-CGIL, FEMCA-CISL and UILTEC-UIL. The fund deploys capital through fund-of-funds commitments and direct holdings in real assets. Confirmed vehicles include Fondo Aristotele for university residences and Fondo iS3 for social infrastructure, both in Italy. Additional positions run through Progetto Iride, Progetto Zefiro and Progetto Vesta. Geographic exposure centers on Italy and Europe. External managers include BlackRock, Eurizon, Amundi, PIMCO, AXA, UBS and State Street. Staff totals 21. The firm maintains membership in Assofondipensione and Forum per la Finanza Sostenibile. April 2025 attendance at Salone del Risparmio covered topics of patient capital and longevity. Service providers include State Street Bank as custodian and KPMG as auditor through 2025. Governance rests on tripartite representation among employers, unions and members, creating a contractual mandate distinct from discretionary family or corporate plans.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Year founded
1997
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Italy
City
Milano
Corporate office
Via Giovanni da Procida 11, Milano, Italy
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who are the founding organizations behind Fonchim?
Federchimica and Farmindustria established the fund alongside the unions FILCTEM-CGIL, FEMCA-CISL and UILTEC-UIL.
How does Fonchim allocate capital across asset classes?
The fund uses fund-of-funds vehicles, public bond and equity mandates, and real-asset holdings in Italy.
Which external managers run Fonchim mandates?
Mandates are held with BlackRock, Eurizon Capital, Amundi, PIMCO, AXA Investment Managers, UBS Asset Management and State Street Global Advisors.
What real-asset investments has Fonchim disclosed?
Positions include Fondo Aristotele and Fondo iS3, both focused on Italian infrastructure and real estate.
How is Fonchim governed?
A tripartite board structure incorporates employer associations, trade unions and member representatives under Italian contractual pension rules.
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